2 Samuel 14:1

Modern English Version

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah recognized that the king’s mind was on Absalom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:39

Then King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was consoled over the death of Amnon.

2 Samuel 14:2

So Joab sent a request to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman. He instructed her, “Act as if you are observing mourning rites. Put on mourning garments, and do not anoint yourself with oil, but act like a woman who has been mourning over the dead like this for many days.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was deeply moved and went up to the upper chamber of the gate and wept. As he went he said, “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! If only I could have given my death in your stead, Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Samuel 19:2

The victory that day was turned into mourning for all of the people, for the people heard that day, “The king is grieving for his son.”

2 Samuel 19:4

The king covered his face and called with a loud voice, “My son Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Samuel 2:18

Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel; and Asahel was as fast as a wild gazelle.

1 Chronicles 2:16

their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. The sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel, three in all.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the favor of a ruler, but justice for man comes from the Lord.